Iris Plus Graphics 640 vs FirePro M5950
Iris Plus Graphics 640
Popular choices:
FirePro M5950
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Iris Plus Graphics 640 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M5950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M5950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 640 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 640 and FirePro M5950
Iris Plus Graphics 640
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.
FirePro M5950
The FirePro M5950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,314 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 scores 1,353 and the FirePro M5950 reaches 1,314 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is built on Generation 9.5 while the FirePro M5950 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm++ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 480 (FirePro M5950). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,353+3% | 1,314 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8448 TFLOPS+21% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 6 | 8+33% |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M5950 has 1 GB. The FirePro M5950 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 11.2 (FirePro M5950). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 5.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 5+67% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs None (FirePro M5950). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | None |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 draws 15W versus the FirePro M5950's 35W — a 80% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 350W (FirePro M5950). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-57% | 35W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 90.2+141% | 37.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro M5950 launched at $200 and now averages $200. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 6.6 (FirePro M5950) — the Iris Plus Graphics 640 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 6.6 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | Whistler |
| Release | January 3 2017 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #767 | #795 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Iris Plus Graphics 640 and FirePro M5950
